Replacing a rag joint

[Sitting Bull]

This weekend, I'm going to be replacing my tired old rag joint. Any tips/advice before I start?

Thanks!!!

[andy d]

pretty simple job on my 83. ymmv. maybe soak the nuts in pb blaster

[DjD]

If you're replacing the whole joint, just an unbolt and bolt. If you're just replacing the rubber disc, you have to grind off the heads of the rivets/bolts and replace them with the nuts and bolts that come with the new disc.

[colby]

I replaced just the disc... what a PITA. way easier to buy the whole joint. just my opinion

[kreb]

where can i get the whole unit? i have only seen the disc

benjamin

[SoCalCruiser]

Dealer only......$106.00, I checked.

Craig

[DjD]

SoCal, I could have sworn they had aftermarket ones out there. I just replaced the disc and it was a PITA, but they can stick the $106 dollar one where God split'um.

[SoCalCruiser]

The only aftermarket one I found had only the disc. The dealer one is pressed together. I was going to buy it because after all the time and frustration of getting the old one apart, it seemed easier to just shell out the $106. Then only my wallet would hurt.

Craig

[The Gator]

I cut mine off I went to a tractor supply and got these universal joints like 2 driveshafts ends wellded them on put a universal inbetween and works better then ever and only cost $30.00

[ January 31, 2004, 05:18 AM: Message edited by: wagman ]

[kreb]

could you post a pic of that setup?
benjamin

[Nobby]

Try borgeson for complete ones, or UJ's.

http://www.borgeson.com/home2.htm

IMO Replacing just the rag isn't that much of a chore.

[andy d]

should be a gm part? saginaw box is pretty common.